Newspaper Page Notes on Meat Consumption and Railroads
A digest of columns discusses meat consumption by rural versus urban populations with regional variations, notes on the Grid Iron Club satire in Washington, and a speculative piece about dirigible aircrafts. It contrasts farmers butcher practices with city dining, and comments on political theater while pondering U S dirigible development.
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Bureau ‘of
Washington
Biddy
North Atlantic
Northwest
Prince of Wales visit leaves lasting American impression
News from Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, back in England, is filtering through the press noting that his U S tour left a lasting, noble impression on the future king. The report hints at a deep personal influence from his time in the United States.
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United States
Edward Albert
Prince of Wales
King of
England
Sam
Removal Notice and Winter Conditions in Cedar Rapids
Fifty years ago the Courier notes removal of the office to new rooms over Howe's hardware store on Dec 23. Railway updates report Burlington line extending to Vinton with morning and afternoon passenger trains. City plans sidewalks on Bridge street, mentions local merchants and a deputy U.S. marshal appointment. Prices for basic goods listed. Mrs. A. T. Lusch injured. Fowler block nearing completion. winter hardship addressed with charitable appeal.
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Notich
Courier
Howe
Forty Years Ago Highlights From December 17 1879
Fortified by a December 17 1879 note the Courier reports Henry Adams son of Rev Ephraim Adams will lecture at Cornell on money banking and finance. It urges Matt Parrott reelection as state binder. Norman Beekly joins sales staff of A Gwynne. J J Hmert of Dewar delivered the Mil companys first grain load to a new elevator. A large Clarksville business district fire destroys five businesses and a home, damage about 30000 dollars. The Young Womens Christian Temperance Union forms with Kate Hopson president Cora Elis vice president Carries Reed secretary Annie Lichty treasurer. about forty young ladies attend. The group intends to support Miss Albert Wittum in Frances Willard temperance work in Lincoln township.
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Henry ©. Adams
Ephraim Adams
Europe
Cornell University
Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Kate Hopson
Cora Elis
Carries Reed
Annie Lichty
Albert Wittum
Frances Willard
Lincoln Township
Twenty Years Ago December 19 1899 News Snippets
Twenty years ago this week Major General Leonard Wood prepared to take supreme command of the armies in Cuba remarking he would strive to die as well as he could down there. A Rock Island freight was stranded seven hours in a snowdrift near Greene due to the first heavy snows of the season. Albert M. Walker and Miss Jenita Girton wed after childhood friendship and schooling with Mrs. Maxon. Hirram M. Conger, 54, died December 10 of diabetes leaving a widow and three daughters. Abe Turner and sons Joseph and John Koch, with a Wright county companion, hunted southern Minnesota in late November, reporting twelve deer killed, averaging 150 pounds, prompting a venison feast since.
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Leonard Wood
Cuba
New York
Abe Turner
Joseph
John Koch
Wright County
Minnesota
Bronchitis and cataract queries spark medical Q and A
Health talks discuss bronchitis in children from winter infections and poor care. A bleeding lip cancer case favors knife surgery by a master surgeon under cocaine. Cataract operation is delicate but not life threatening, done by a master eye surgeon with local anesthesia.
Field of Activity and War News Procession
The passage argues that genius and resources exist but experts need tools and wartime news to operate. It stresses keeping pace with ongoing events and not lagging behind, emphasizing readiness and continuity amid conflict.
Friend Wife By Roe Fulkerson
Imogene fears her friend Annabelle may harm herself if not redirected from distress. Andrew notes Annabelle is shy and has avoided marriage, yet desires a stable partnership with the right man, while Imogene worries about her mental state and social withdrawal.
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Annabelle
Andrew
Imogene
Mr Fox Plans to Silence Forest Chorus
In a woodland tale Mr Fox, disturbed by nightly singing from Mr Frog and family, Mr Owl, and Miss Cricket, schemes with Mr Bear to lure Mr Owl into action. He hopes the predator will evict the Frogs and end the bedtime racket for good.
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MR. Fox
Mrs. Frog
Mr. Owl
Cricket
Mr Fox Finds Quiet Home Rather Than Harm
In a tale, Mr Evil devises plans to harm animals but Mr Bear and Mr Fox choose moving away as wiser, easier solution. Mr Fox decides to relocate to a quiet spot over the hill near a rock and a house, abandoning the scheme to attack Owl and others. The moral: avoid costly harm. seek simple relief.
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Mrr. Owl
Mr. Evil
Mr. Box
Mr. Bear
Mr. Fox
Jack Rabbit
Newspapers as Essentials in Hard Times
Cedar Rapids Republican argues newspapers remain essential amid coal scarcity. The piece questions why newspapers should be preferred and reflects on their value beyond criticism, noting daily readership and the role of papers in communities.
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Cedar Rapids
Cafe Customer Orders Corkscrew Steak At Little Gem
A patron at the Little Gem Cafe today ordered a steak named corkscrew as a light hearted, odd request while discussing shoe repair and foot comfort.
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
Puzzle item notes a wordplay exercise using the dictionary to find twelve pen words. It lists clues for each, indicates an answer to prior item 249, and mentions a diagram of the Monad symbol divided into four equal parts.
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Sam Loyd
IBC
Newsy words and world go on as men read
The passage argues people should read the news to understand the world and what men think, noting that journals print much, even if some is foolish, because it keeps society moving. It emphasizes the value of timely information for readers.
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United States
Europe
Britain
John Bull
America
Williams Plans to Retire from U.S. Senate in Mississippi
Davenport Times reports Senator Williams of Mississippi, a Democrat, intends to retire after his term ends. Disgusted by party politics and international relations, he reportedly would "rather be a day and day at the moon" than serve another day in the Senate. Several House admirers disappointed by his Senate tenure note his growing disillusionment with politics.
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Williams
Davenport
John Sharp
Mississippi
United States Senate
Senate
House
Don Sung egg laying remedy ad promises big hens
A midwinter testimonial from Mrs. B F Pierce of Butler Tennessee recounts starting with five eggs in week one then sixty nine and one hundred four eggs in subsequent weeks after using Don Sung. The ad claims the product boosts laying, acts as a tonic, and offers a 30 day money back guarantee. Burrell-Dugger Co offers 50 cents per package by mail.
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Don Sume
B. F. Pierce
Butler
Tenn
Don_ Sung
Don
Burrell-Dugger Co
Columbia Bng
Indianapolis
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